What Is the Kingdom of God and How Should We Live in It?

What is the kingdom of God, and how should understanding it change the way Christians live today?In this episode of the Fridays at First podcast, Pastor Nick and Brett discuss the rule and reign of Jesus, what theologians mean when they say God’s kingdom is “already, but not yet,” and why Christians can live with hope and purpose while still experiencing the brokenness of this world.They also explore why God often builds great works through small beginnings, how Christians can respond to spiritual warfare without becoming superstitious, and how church policies, traditions, and personal preferences can sometimes keep us from loving and serving people well.In this conversation, you’ll learn:• What the kingdom of God is• What “already, but not yet” means• Why Christians still experience temptation, suffering, and spiritual conflict• Why faithfulness often begins with small acts of obedience• How to approach spiritual warfare in a biblical and balanced way• How to distinguish God’s priorities from personal preferencesScripture discussed includes Luke 13:10–21, Romans 7–8, Philippians 1, Philippians 2:3, Zechariah 4:10, and Matthew 28:18–20.Which part of this conversation most challenged or encouraged the way you think about living in God’s kingdom? Share your thoughts in the comments. Whether you are a longtime Christian or exploring Christianity, you are welcome to join the conversation.Subscribe for more biblical teaching, practical Christian conversations, and future episodes of Fridays at First.Watch more Fridays at First episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdFg1in_72AXmbHmWva1AVKvCBrf5XzUt&si=3bBSY8Qymjhkd_RhWatch a related episode or video: https://www.youtube.com/live/JZNsSsj3svY?si=dianQ59BZY_JJhuPLearn more about our church:[https://firstbaptistog.org/](https://firstbaptistog.org/)Connect with us:Facebook:[https://www.facebook.com/fbcoakgrove](https://www.facebook.com/fbcoakgrove)Instagram:[https://www.instagram.com/fbcoakgrove/](https://www.instagram.com/fbcoakgrove/)TikTok:[https://www.tiktok.com/@fbcoakgrove](https://www.tiktok.com/@fbcoakgrove)TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Episode Preview0:42 Welcome to Fridays at First1:25 What Is the Kingdom of God?7:09 The Kingdom Is “Already, Not Yet”12:06 Avoiding Two Christian Extremes19:17 Why God Begins with Small Things26:20 Faithfulness in the Little Things28:18 A Healthy View of Spiritual Warfare33:37 When Church Preferences Get in the Way38:08 Are Our Passions Really God’s Priorities?45:00 Closing#ChristianLiving #KingdomOfGod #FridaysAtFirst